How far is Los Angeles, CA from Campo, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Campo, CA is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.6 mi
03h 23m
Flight
143.09 mi
230.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.09 mi
Kilometers
230.28 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.6 mi
Kilometers
266.51 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campo
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Campo
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oceanside
CA

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.

From Los Angeles
82.6 mi
01h 41m
To Campo
83 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Campo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Campo.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Aliso Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    28.8 mi · 34 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    788 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    981 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamboree Road

    2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South

    1479 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · San Diego Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8: Beaches, El Centro

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 8 East: El Centro

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street, Downtown

    2036 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Spring Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 94 East: Broadway

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 94 East

    580 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Campo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Campo Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Campo Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Campo Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 94

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 94

  34. 34

    Continue on Campo Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Campo Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Route 94

    9.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 94

  36. 36

    Continue on Campo Road

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Campo Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Forest Gate Road

    787 ft · 16 sec · Forest Gate Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto Jeb Stuart Lane

    95 m · 6 sec · Jeb Stuart Lane

  39. 39

    Continue on Jeb Stuart Road

    628 ft · 15 sec · Jeb Stuart Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Sheridan Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Moore Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Moore Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Campo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
63.2 mi · 38%
Santa Ana Freeway
38.1 mi · 23%
Campo Road
23.7 mi · 14%
State Route 94
12.7 mi · 8%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
9.96 mi · 6%
Mission Valley Freeway
5.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

62.4 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oceanside
01h 41m from Los Angeles
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Clear near Campo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Campo?

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Los Angeles and 83 miles from Campo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Clear near Campo.

Stop Ideas Near Oceanside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oceanside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Encinitas , CA
105 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Rating 4.9/5 98 reviews Bed & breakfast
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Stay option 11 mi away

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Carlsbad , CA
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2,501 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

San Marcos Human Resources

San Marcos , CA
1 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Aviara Golf Club
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Aviara Golf Club

Carlsbad , CA
7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
Rating 4.7/5 476 reviews Golf club,Golf course

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.

RAIL

Oceanside Transit Center

235 South Tremont Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Village station

5 mi away
2775 State Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA

11 mi away
6511 Avenida Encinas
RAIL

Encinitas, CA

18 mi away
25 East D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Campo. Straight-line distance: 143.09 mi (230.28 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Campo

Situated in the high desert foothills of southeastern San Diego County near the Mexican border, this community rests at an elevation of 2,615 feet.

Population0
Coordinates32.6064500, -116.4689100
Altitude797
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Campo (-116.46891, 32.60645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $36.56
Round trip
$73.13
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $36.56 $73.13
Mid-grade $6.50 $37.95 $75.91
Premium $6.69 $39.06 $78.13
Diesel $8.41 $49.13 $98.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Campo. The current time is 12:28:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.